Hartford city leaders voted to strengthen the authority of the independent police oversight board to investigate allegations of police misconduct.
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St. Monica’s, a pillar of Hartford community, learns to live with less
St. Monica’s has been around for 122 years, but facing a shortage of congregants and cash, it has had to cut its pastor’s hours to half time.
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Back-to-school shopping? Here’s where Bridgeport, Hartford families can find help
Here is a list of some upcoming 2026 back-to-school giveaways and events, as well as more info on CT’s sales tax break this week.
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Stowe Center explores independence in Black abolitionists’ stories
Thousands of formerly enslaved Black Americans made individual declarations independence. Hartford’s Stowe Center is sharing their stories.
Posted inEconomic Development, Hartford
Hartford awarded $20M ‘innovation cluster’ award
The state grant will go toward developing a 100K square foot campus intended to support workforce development around applied AI technologies.
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Landmark federal housing law tries new ways to boost local building
Cities—not the federal government—control most development through zoning. The law takes a new approach to nudge them toward more housing.
Posted inGovernment, Hartford
Police escort former Hartford treasurer off city property
Former Hartford Treasurer Carmen Sierra accessed her former office on Wednesday without approval. City police arrived to escort her away.
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Hartford treasurer retires amid complaints about her leadership
Carmen Sierra said she was retiring in order to care for family. Her exit comes after city pension commissioners warned of ‘ethical concerns.’
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Hartford’s Batterson Park reopens following years of neglect
The park reopened for the first time in more than a decade following an extensive $10 million revitalization effort.
Posted inJustice
New training for CT urban police officers to incorporate community input
A requirement under the 2020 Police Accountability Act is finally in development. The training will roll out to Hartford, Bridgeport, New Haven and elsewhere in 2027.
Posted inEducation, Hartford
These Hartford moms formed a committee to push for better schools
The group has grown to more than 15 mothers. They’ve advocated for translation services, school improvements, and — importantly — each other.
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Hartford’s mayor fired the cop who killed a man. Residents demand more.
The Hartford mayor’s office held a town hall just hours after announcing the police officer who had killed Steven ‘Stevie’ Jones was fired.